BHPA Registered Schools

BHPA Registered Schools will train you at a rate of progress that is suitable for you. They are monitored for safety, the quality of the training they offer, and the equipment they use, and their instructors are licensed by the Association.

For a better understanding of the various disciplines available within our sport and the training options available at each school, please visit the Our Sport and Learn to Fly pages.

← To find your nearest BHPA registered school, please enter the first part of your post code and select the required discipline in the search box on the left.

Or you can use the following links to display a full list of all BHPA registered hang gliding or paragliding schools:

Alternatively you can view a map showing the approximate location of all BHPA registered schools operating in the UK.

A UK wide network of BHPA recreational clubs look after flying sites in their area, and offer guidance and assistance to qualified pilots at a local level. You can also contact your local recreational club for further information about BHPA registered school operating in your area before you commit to a course of training.

Other Sources of advice and information

The following list is just a small selection of the numerous alternative sources of advice and information available on the internet. These Facebook pages and forums are completely independent, and are not affiliated in any way to the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association:

Flyspain is the largest full time BHPA school working in Europe. Based in Spain for over 14 years we live and breath Paragliding and paramotoring. 25 days of flyable weather per month, incredible equipment selection and private training sites.

Full time Paragliding and Paramotor school. We offer 1-1 tuition as well as taking on small groups. we also specialising in tandem flying and post CP development and run training course in the UK and abroad. visit our website for more info www.mwpgc.co.uk.

Professional bilingual school teaching in Spain & UK. Enviable safety record teaching only small groups from beginners to advanced. Fly guided trip, equipment, full after sales & post training support.